News in Seattle
Housing Advocates, Workers Pack City Hall to Support Temporary Fee Break
Developers and tradespeople alike voiced support for a proposed temporary reduction in Mandatory Housing Affordability fees at a committee meeting Friday. The proposal seems to have broad support from Seattle councilmembers.
Deconstruction Is a Key Frontier for Climate Action in Seattle
As Seattle seeks to reduce waste and spur a local circular economy, a big opportunity for impact is found when buildings come down.
Foster Resurrects Housing Accelerator, Teeing Up MHA Fee Break in 2027
After many housing advocates feared the idea of a temporary break on Mandatory Housing Affordability fees was dead, Foster's proposal could be approved by early next year. It includes an 80% discount for vested projects, and a 60% break for new projects that include more…
Seattle Breaks Ground on West Seattle RV Safe Lot
A RV safe lot between South Park and West Seattle is expected to serve 140 currently people currently living on the street once it opens in November. Councilmember Bob Kettle and other officials spoke to the importance of the project at a recent ceremony.
Op-Ed: Building Toward a Greener, Housing-Abundant Seattle
Housing growth and tree canopy growth can go hand in hand. In fact, a closer look at Seattle's recent history shows they often do. Here's how to build on that trend.
Environmental Complaints Against Seattle Growth Plan Thrown Out in State Ruling
The Growth Management Hearings Board did find Seattle's environmental review inadequate in its scope, giving the City a year to study additional units initially left out of analysis. But the board tossed out arguments that the impacts on tree canopy and marine habitat weren't…
Final stretch of tunneling underway for Ship Canal project in Ballard
The second and final stretch of tunneling work for the Ship Canal Water Quality Project is underway beneath NW 56th St in Ballard. The Ship Canal Water Quality Project is ... Read more
Loyal Heights community development effort reaches $2.7 million in pledges
An effort to create a community-owned development in Loyal Heights has now attracted $2.7 million in pledges from 96 people, according to organizer Jed Sundwall. The pledges represent the amount ... Read more